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Rumkale is an ancient castle near to Kasaba Village. The castle, which took shape of a peninsula due to the Birecik Dam, may be accessed from Kasaba village and Halfeti by boats. It is located on a hill covered by steep and high rocks where the Firat (Euphrates) River and Merziman stream meet. It is believed that settlement on it started since the era of Assyrians due to its strategic position.
Its name during the ancient period was Hromglia and this was changed as Hromklay by Armenian People and as Kala Rhomata by Assyrians, it took name of Kal-at el müslimin, which was conquered by Memluklu people at the end of 12th century. Rumkale, which was conquered by Ottoman people after Mercidabık war, was made a county reporting to Birecik district of Aleppo state. Johannes who was one of the Apostles is believed to copy the rough copy of Bible here.
Kaynak: Gaziantep İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü
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